Devil lionfish (Pterois miles)
| Category | Fishes |
| Maximum length | 35 cm |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus | Pterois |
| Shoot place | Gardens Bay |
| Shoot date | 2018-10-12 |
Short description
Coloration varies from reddish to brown and gray. The fish is covered with white stripes alternating with red, maroon, or brown stripes. The white stripes are not thread-like, but rather ribbon-like. The dorsal fin has 13 spines and 9 to 11 soft rays. The spines are extremely venomous; a sting from a lionfish spine can be fatal.
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